TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT OUR KDH THERAPISTS IN LAFAYETTE, LA

Meet our team of licensed therapists in Lafayette, Louisiana. At KDH Counseling, we provide therapy, medication management, and psychological evaluations for children, teens, adults, and families. Our clinicians specialize in evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma, perfectionism, Adult Diagnosed Autism, and more.

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Insurance & Payment Options at KDH Counseling

Certain counselors exclusively accept private pay, while others are credentialed with United Health Care, UMR, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Private Insurance Plans.

Please note, Medicaid is not accepted here.

LEARN MORE ABOUT KD

FOUNDER OF KDH COUNSELING & KDH COLLECTIVE

KD Holmes is a licensed professional counselor in Lafayette, Louisiana, specializing in OCD, anxiety, phobias, ADHD, Adult Diagnosed Autism, and trauma for 20 incredible years. KD has dedicated herself to being a therapist. She genuinely loves her profession and feels grateful to have found something that comes so naturally to her. Energetic and talkative, she's known to be a lot of fun, especially when she's riding her bike. But don't let her lively nature fool you, she's also kind, patient, and an excellent problem solver. Solving puzzles fuels her brain, and she even enjoys doing them regularly. Just like puzzles, understanding people's biology, behavioral patterns, and history drives her in the therapy room. Friends even describe her as a "raging extrovert" because she thrives on days filled with talking and listening.

With a background in Anthropology, KD understands that there are countless ways to approach therapy, just as there are countless ways that cultures thrive. She embraces this diversity when helping clients develop skills and choosing the right therapeutic processes. As KD says, "Therapy is not about my values, it is about my clients."

Fundamentally, KD recognizes that therapists, like everyone else, face challenges and problems in life. It's the human condition, and she firmly believes that none of us are exempt from it. To truly help others, she stays connected to her struggles and embraces her humanity.

Therapy, in KD's eyes, is an art form that requires practicing curiosity and patience, providing education, and holding clients accountable. This therapeutic dance creates a rich soil for change to occur. In KD's office, you'll find two chairs instead of a couch, because therapy is about two people working together. One of those people is KD, a well-educated and experienced listener, guide, and coach.
OCD & TRAUMA THERAPY IN LAFAYETTE, LA
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LEARN MORE ABOUT MONET

KDH COUNSELING CLINICAL DIRECTOR & KDH COLLECTIVE EDUCATOR

Monet (she/hers) is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in ADHD, Adult Diagnosed Autism, LGBTQia, and Anxiety in Lafayette, La. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette studying Sociology and minoring in English literature. She became interested in becoming a counselor after enrolling in a Marriage and Family Sociology course where she learned about how different cultures define those terms.

She enjoys helping people and listening to how people see the world and their role in it. She received a master’s degree from UL-Lafayette in Counselor Education. At first, she considered becoming a school counselor and even interned at her old high school for a year and a half but immediately upon graduating she found herself providing community-based counseling services to families at a local counseling agency. She has experience also working with chronically mentally ill adults and has spent the last several years providing clinical assessments to children and families.

Monet is funny, warm, and honest. When she’s not helping others, she enjoys playing with her three cats, Luna, Luci, and Zelda as well as watching movies with her husband, Chase.

She utilizes Carl Roger’s Person-Centered approach in counseling sessions which relies on a concept known as Unconditional Positive Regard-acceptance and support of a person regardless of what the person says or does. Emphasis in session is placed on creating a non-judgmental atmosphere that cultivates vulnerability and reflection.
WATCH MONET'S VIDEO ON ADHD

Monet David, MS, LPC, ADHD-CCSP explores ADHD by examining its historical context, its influence on therapy, and its connections to motivation and hyperawareness. Through practical strategies and actionable insights, what she calls life hacks, she provides a framework for understanding neurotype differences, by exploring the strengths and challenges they contribute to the human experience.
ADHD THERAPY IN LAFAYETTE, LA
CHILDHOOD SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT EBOOK
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LEARN MORE ABOUT WHITNEY

KDH COUNSELING THERAPIST & KDH COLLECTIVE DIRECTOR

Whitney (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specialized in Adult Diagnosed Autism and ADHD in Lafayette, La. Her passions and clinical practice revolve around the concepts of authenticity and acceptance. A passionate learner and educator with a background in psychology, counseling, and the arts, Whitney has a knack for communicating information in a way that holds attention, connects research to everyday life, and reaches folks from a variety of backgrounds and in a variety of settings. She has a deep love for people that leads her to help them live more authentic value-driven lives in order to reach their full potential.

Whitney’s specialty areas in practice are in perinatal mental health, neurodivergence, and identity. An Autistic mother of at least one neurodivergent child (the jury’s still out on the second), Whitney finds herself naturally drawn to womxn who consider themselves to be a little bit weird. Additionally, she has over a decade of experience working with incarcerated parents. Whitney has been an advocate for pregnant incarcerated people and their children in the local jail system, working as both a criminal justice counselor and also as a prison doula. Whitney has a way of helping marginalized and forgotten parents find their own place of freedom, flexibility, and healing.

Outside of work and parenting her own kids, Whitney is the partner of a musician husband, a lover of nature and science, and cares for her two dogs and an assortment of the weirdest plants and creatures (including carnivorous plants, a Brazilian pygmy short-tailed opossum, and a jumping spider).
WATCH WHITNEY'S VIDEO ON HER IDEAL CLIENT
ADULT DIAGNOSED AUTISM THERAPY IN LAFAYETTE, LA
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LEARN MORE ABOUT ISLA

KDH COUNSELING THERAPIST

Isla is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Lafayette, La who specializes in OCD, Anxiety, Trauma, ADHD, and Adult Diagnosed Autism. She earned both her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master of Science in Counselor Education from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Trained, and BIPOC BTTI Trained through the International OCD Foundation to facilitate ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention). She works with adolescents and adults seeking help with managing neurodivergence, trauma, anger, depression, anxiety, ableism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or exploring their identity.

She believes counseling can be an effective tool for everyone, be it someone who is learning more about a mental health issue or someone who is seeking clarity in their personal and professional life. Isla emphasizes that therapy does not imply brokenness or anything wrong with the individual. Rather, it is an opportunity for people to understand more deeply who they are and create positive change in their lives. Through recognizing the emotions associated with growth and change, Isla helps her clients find ways to process these feelings to move forward in their journey towards self-discovery. Isla encourages her clients to be patient with themselves as the journey of self-discovery takes time. Her clients learn skills such as vulnerability, self-compassion, and emotional regulation, and how to use these tools to manage difficult situations.

Isla illustrates to her clients how they talk to themselves has a great influence on their life experiences and can either lead them to fulfillment or keep them stuck in negative cycles. Therefore, early on in her work with clients she takes time to address any unhelpful self-talk they may have developed over the years. Through this process, people start building more positive narratives while emphasizing understanding what lies beneath those harsh words – understanding why someone might be engaging in this type of behavior to make lasting changes.

Outside of work, Isla enjoys the spontaneity that comes with being a wife and mom of four. She talks about parenting being a transformative experience that helps her be a better human. For her, raising four children - including a teenager with low vision, a neurodivergent child, and two kids with several anaphylactic food allergies - has taught her the value of perspective in appreciating all of humanity.

Her personal experiences have broadened her worldview and attitudes towards others. Throughout this journey, she has come to understand that people are only as limited as our perspective of them.
WATCH ISLA'S VIDEO ON EMDR FAQS

ISLA ON EMDR FAQS

In this podcast episode Isla Turner, LPC and KD Holmes, LPC explore common questions about EMDR therapy. Discover how EMDR works, debunking misconceptions about hypnosis. Learn about the role of bilateral stimulation in trauma healing and the unique advantages of EMDR compared to traditional talk therapy. Uncover the countless benefits you can experience through EMDR therapy.
BIPOC, OCD, & TRAUMA THERAPY IN LAFAYETTE, LA
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LEARN MORE ABOUT ALLISON

KDH COUNSELING THERAPIST

Allison Buller, PhD, LPC is a licensed therapist who specializes in anxiety, depression, and trauma in Lafayette, La. She believes each person has a unique journey. Your story, your pain, your collection of struggles matters! I specialize in helping clients gain clarity and confidence in themselves and their lives. Together, we will explore your experiences and uncover the reasons behind them, so that the changes you make will be lasting. I know that reaching out for help can be daunting, but it can also bring immense relief and lead to the peace you desire.

My goal is to be a breath of fresh air to my clients. I offer an interactive, warm, and accepting approach. While I am a therapist, you can also think of me as a mindfulness mentor, stress reduction coach, or simply someone who advocates for slowing down and finding balance.

In addition to my extensive background in counseling and psychology, I bring a wealth of expertise and qualifications to my practice. As a Professor of Counseling and Psychology at the University of Bridgeport, I have a deep understanding of the field. I hold a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Western Michigan University, further enhancing my knowledge and skills.

To offer my clients the best possible care, I have obtained certifications in various therapeutic modalities. I am certified to teach Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills groups for both adults and adolescents through the Linehan Institute. Moreover, I am a qualified teacher of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) from the prestigious UCSD Center for Mindfulness. My membership in the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) allows me to bring cutting-edge motivational interviewing techniques to our sessions.

Additionally, I am a trained facilitator of Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) groups through COSP International. This specialized training enables me to support parents in creating secure and nurturing environments for their children. Lastly, I am certified in Tele-mental Health, harnessing the power of technology to make therapy accessible and convenient for my clients.
WATCH ALLISON'S VIDEO ON CHANGE
MINDFULNESS & DBT THERAPY IN LAFAYETTE, LA
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LEARN MORE ABOUT MALLORY

KDH COUNSELING THERAPIST

Mallory is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in anxiety, depression, and trauma in Lafayette, La. Her work is rooted in the belief that healing happens through deep connection—both with others and within ourselves. With a presence that is warm, thoughtful, and deeply attuned, she creates a therapeutic space where clients feel safe to explore their stories and reclaim their inner truth. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and integrates somatic modalities alongside traditional talk therapy, honoring the vital connection between mind, body, and spirit. Mallory continues to pursue training in embodied approaches to deepen her work with trauma and emotional regulation.

Mallory works with both adults and youth (ages 12 and up), supporting them through a wide range of experiences-including everyday stressors, identity exploration, LGBTQIA+ advocacy and affirmation, depression, anxiety, and complex trauma. She brings particular expertise to her work in suicide prevention, grief and loss, and healing parent-child relationships through Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP).

Her therapeutic lens is grounded in Existentialism: exploring life’s meaning, navigating uncertainty, and embracing the responsibility we hold in shaping our lives. With curiosity and compassion, she invites clients to explore identity, relationships, and purpose-not to fix who they are, but to rediscover what matters most. Her goal is to help each person feel more at home in their body, more rooted in their values, and more empowered to move through the world with clarity and choice.

A proud Lafayette native, Mallory finds joy and grounding outside the therapy room as well. She cherishes time with her daughter, Ryleigh, especially when it involves music, laughter, or a heaping tray of boiled crawfish. She’s a lover of nature, good food, slow mornings, and meaningful conversations. Whether she's traveling or enjoying a quiet moment on the porch, Mallory brings the same presence she offers in therapy—gentle, wise, and deeply human.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT ASHLEY

KDH COUNSELING THERAPIST

Ashley is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor in Lafayette, La specializing in OCD, phobias, Skin Picking Disorder (Dermotillomania), and Hair Pulling Disorder (Trichotillomania). Ashley previously completed an M.A. in Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology-Fresno. She focuses on individual therapy with adults and older teenagers, and sees clients in person and online.

Ashley is devoted to assisting motivated clients with anxiety disorders, BFRBs, and OCD in reclaiming control over their lives. She helps them identify the values that guide their behaviors and choices, and gain freedom from feeling trapped in cycles of fear, worry, and obsessions. Ashley adopts a collaborative approach with clients, integrating Mindfulness Techniques, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to create a comprehensive and effective therapeutic experience.

She serves on the board of OCD Louisiana (an official affiliate of the International OCD Foundation), working to raise awareness about OCD and related disorders and create a supportive community in Louisiana. Ashley also co-facilitates a monthly virtual support group for those with OCD with RISE Center for OCD and Anxiety, based out of New Orleans.

In her personal life she is passionate about lifting weights, reading, thrifting, and doing a variety of art projects.
WATCH ASHLEY'S VIDEO ON OCD
OCD, PHOBIAS, & BFRB THERAPY IN LAFAYETTE, LA
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LEARN MORE ABOUT BRENT

KDH COUNSELING THERAPIST

Brent is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Addictions Counselor with over a decade of experience specializing in anxiety, trauma, codependency, and substance abuse in Lafayette, La walking alongside individuals facing life’s most overwhelming struggles. Her work is grounded in a deep understanding of how personal pain can take many forms—whether it manifests as substance use, depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or the lingering impact of trauma. For Brent, this work is personal. It's not just her profession-it’s a journey she’s lived from the inside out.

With 15 years in recovery, Brent brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to her practice. Her own healing path informs how she shows up for others-compassionate, steady, and unafraid to explore the messy, meaningful work of change. She embraces a multicausal model of human struggle, recognizing how biology, environment, and lived experience collide to shape coping mechanisms-sometimes helpful, sometimes harmful. Substance use, in this light, is not merely a problem to be eliminated, but often a symptom of something deeper-a response to unresolved pain, trauma, or unmet emotional needs.

Brent’s commitment to mental health led her to pursue licensure in counseling beyond addiction. She understands that no issue exists in a vacuum. Depression, anxiety, chronic stress, trauma, relational wounds, and self-worth struggles often overlap and entangle. She meets clients exactly where they are, helping them identify not just what hurts, but why it hurts-and how to move through it. Her guiding philosophy, “The only way out is through,” is more than a motto-it’s the foundation of her approach.

Her clinical experience spans a spectrum of concerns, including complex trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, anger, and identity-related challenges. Brent is trained in Brainspotting and EMDR and weaves in a variety of evidence-based tools like DBT, CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based practices. Her sessions are not about forcing change, but about cultivating a space where insight, self-trust, and willingness can emerge and take root.

Brent also understands that the pain of one individual often ripples outward. She works closely with families and loved ones impacted by someone’s struggle-offering guidance, education, and compassion. Whether the issue is addiction, emotional dysregulation, or a mental health crisis, Brent believes healing is most sustainable when the entire system is supported.

Her professional journey has included working with veterans and active-duty service members navigating trauma, identity, and reintegration, as well as individuals and families seeking emotional clarity and stability. Brent’s approach is client-centered, holistic, and attuned to the complexity of real life. She knows that healing is never linear, and that often, the biggest shifts start with the smallest of choices-a pause, a breath, a different response.

In her personal life, Brent is a fierce advocate for rest, laughter, and movement. A dedicated swimmer and lover of the outdoors, she believes in balancing depth with lightness. Her humor, warmth, and groundedness help clients feel seen and safe. To Brent, concepts like gratitude and worthiness aren’t abstract ideals-they’re practices, lived out daily. And she helps others find their own way back to those truths, one brave session at a time.
WATHC BRENT'S VIDEO ON THERAPY
TRAUMA, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, & ANXIETY THERAPY IN LAFAYETTE, LA
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LEARN MORE ABOUT JESSI

KDH COUNSELING THERAPIST

Jessi (She/Her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in anxiety, depression, and relationships in Lafayette, La. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology (Minor in Child and Family Studies) and Master of Science in Counselor Education from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She was born and raised in southern Louisiana and is proud of her Cajun heritage. She works with adults looking for assistance with managing trauma, neurodivergence, depression, anxiety, identity, and relationship issues.

She developed a passion and understanding for mental health at an early age watching her mother battle with a serious psychiatric disorder. This led to Jessi spending the last several years in community mental health, working in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospitals in Acadiana. She has experience working with every age group as well as populations struggling with complex trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, and grief. She enjoys working with and supporting those in the LGBTQIA+ Community, as well as working with couples. She takes an integrative approach to counseling, but her favorite approaches are Gestalt and Systemic. Gestalt therapy focuses on the “whole” person, or how a person is a sum of all of the parts that make them unique. It sees the client as an individual in the present moment and how they are a blend of the emotions, mind, body, and soul with unique experiences that shape who they are. Systemic therapy focuses on the various systems that play a role in our lives, to what extent those roles shape and guide us, and how we can change those systems to better serve the client.

Jessi is a bubbly, genuine, and curious person who enjoys putting a smile on other’s faces. When she’s not assisting others with their mental health she enjoys spending time with her husband Blair and their three cats Novah, Chloe, Samurai Jack, and Moxxi the dog. She can usually be found playing video games, cooking/baking, creative writing, and working in her garden.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT LISA

KDH COUNSELING THERAPIST

Lisa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Approved Clinical Supervisor specializing in children ages 4 and up in Lafayette, La. She has worked in the field of early childhood for almost two decades and brings a wealth of clinical, consultative, and administrative experience into the therapy room. Lisa currently spends her days serving as a Senior Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant for the Tulane Infant and Early Childhood Consultation Supports and Services (TIKES) team. She is proud to partner with early childhood professionals with the goal of improving the social, emotional, and behavioral health of young children in early learning settings.

Lisa graduated with her Bachelor of Arts with a Concentration of Humanities and Social Thought from the Louisiana Scholars’ College in 2002 and her Master of Social Work from Louisiana State University in 2005. She has had extensive training in Infant Mental Health and she is certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Preschool and Youth PTSD Treatment, and Triple P Parenting. She is also an ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Educator and has been trained in Trust Based Relational Intervention.

Lisa believes that PLAY is a child’s language. All behavior is communication. She meets children and families where they are, and generally allows the child to lead the therapy process. She can shift into a more directive behavior modification approach if necessary, however, she prefers non-directive child-centered play therapy. Like adults, children have big thoughts and feelings, so Lisa aims to create a space where her clients feel safe enough to work them out. She knows that the therapeutic relationship is paramount to success, so she establishes trust first and foremost. Lisa also recognizes that parents or caregivers are an instrumental part of the treatment process. She truly enjoys connecting with caregivers and providing support to create optimal outcomes for children across their home and school settings.

When she isn’t working, you might find Lisa enjoying a good book, putting together a puzzle, watching her kids on the soccer or football fields, exploring true crime, attending or even performing in a local community theatre production. You might have seen her in the role of Sister Berthe in The Sound of Music or Cousin Myrtle in The Pajama Party Murders. Life is too short not to do something that brings you joy!
CHILD THERAPY IN LAFAYETTE, LA
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LEARN MORE ABOUT PAULA

KDH COUNSELING THERAPIST

Paula is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Addiction Counselor specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse in Lafayette, La. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from UL Lafayette, majoring in psychology and minoring in sociology. She then earned a Master of Science degree from UL Lafayette in Counselor Education with a focus on community counseling. She is currently in the dissertation phase of her PhD at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a focus on Counselor Education and Supervision.

She has worked in the mental health and substance abuse fields for over 20 years, providing counseling services to people ranging in age from teenagers to geriatrics from various economic levels. She has experience working with minoritized populations but understands that she still has much room to learn and grow in her cultural competence.

Paula has a strong postmodern view of the world, believing that perception and personal definitions are key. In counseling and in her personal life, she maintains that beliefs, thoughts, and feelings influence our emotional reactions and choices and that by recognizing, choosing, and changing our thoughts and feelings, we can choose to guide our lives in the directions that we want to take. She focuses on radical acceptance and gratitude with a person-centered approach to enhance mood, self-esteem, and assertiveness. She utilizes REBT and Motivational Interviewing counseling skills along with a strong use of analogy, knowledge, and humor in therapy. She has a strong focus on language and phrasing to help change thoughts and feelings, challenging the inner critic and imposter syndrome. She is passionate about social justice and multiculturalism. Her areas of interest include mental health (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder), substance abuse, sexual and gender minorities, women’s issues, men’s issues, life transitions, and personal growth.

Her family and friends describe her as down-to-earth, witty, ethical, knowledgeable with a strong love of learning, practical, determined, positively minded, self-aware, caring, and passionate. Her personal interests include travel, attending concerts, live theater, all things Disney and Harry Potter, football (Geaux Tigers!), quilting, trying new restaurants, and cooking shows. Her future goals include working as a professor to help educate the next generation of counselors, earning more counseling certifications, and international travel.
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